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Nina B Drops "The Icon" Mixtape on April 1st

Ravenel Records Nina B Prepares to Release "The Icon" Mix tape

Ravenel Records own Nina B is preparing to release her 6th and highly anticipated mix-tape, "The Icon". Nina B, whose last release, "Nina B: The Bostress" hosted by former Atlantic Records A&R Sickamore, received rave reviews amongst fans and the music industry alike. From her old school style to her lyrical flow, Nina B embodies and echo's the sounds of hip-hop legends like Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, and Salt n Pepa.… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 18, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents The 1st 48

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents The 1st 48

The 1st 48 is a Miami-based hip hop group made up of Ray Benzino, Cognito, One Monzta and Lil Dev. The 1st 48 are definitely here to “murder” the game, drawing the inspiration for their name from the A&E TV show of the same title, which depicts street reality and homicide.

After relocating to Miami in 2005, Ray Benzino met each of the other 3 members of the 1st 48… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 17, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Sheek Louch Drops Silverback Gorilla

KOCH Records is proud to announce the release of Silverback Gorilla, the brand new album by D-Block member Sheek Louch. Silverback Gorilla will hit stores everywhere on March 18th, 2008. The album features a who’s-who list of guest appearances including Jadakiss, Styles P, Jim Jones, Bun B, The Game and Fat Joe.

The first single, “Good Love,” is impacting at radio now.

Sheek Louch, along with Styles P and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 16, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

NATIONAL HIP-HOP TEAM 2008 CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN PA

Russell Simmons; hip-hop stars Jim Jones and Freeway; Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President/CEO of the Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund; Steve Phillips, Founder and Chairman of PowerPAC; Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network

Russell Simmons, Jim Jones, Freeway; Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Steve Phillips, Founder and Chairman of PowerPAC; Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network will all lend their starpower to a press… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Showdown Talent Showcase Hits Atlanta

Taylord Entertainment’s electrifying Hip Hop/R&B interpretation “The Showdown” returns to Sugar Hill at the Atlanta Underground for a sophomore presentation, Thursday, March 20th at 9:00 pm. Last year’s “Showdown” presented a packed house with some of the southeast’s most untapped raw talent performing for label executives and industry tastemakers. The 2008 Showdown promises to be an even greater draw with talent traveling from over 17 states includingTexas, Oklahoma, NY, the Carolinas and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Industry Vets Eddie F, Andre Harrell, Dorsey James Launch Online Label Group

New Digital Business Platform Provides Up and Coming Artists and Independent Labels With The Essential Tools and Services Needed to Master the Music Industry

New York, NY - With over 20 years of experience, top record veterans Edward "Eddie F" Ferrell, Dorsey M. James, Lionel Ridenour and Andre Harrell partner to launch the online label group, MusicWerks.com. Having worked with and advised top names in the business like Mary J. Blige, Usher, Robin Thicke, Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Avril… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

DuckDown / Stones Throw Clash at SXSW

On March 12th at this year's SXSW Music Conference, two of the most highly respected Independent Labels will join forces for a legendary showcase, sponsored by V Tech phones.

The Duck Down VS Stones Throw Sound Clash will feature:

*Sean Price (Duck Down)

*Buckshot, of Black Moon (Duck Down)

*Kidz In The Hall (Duck Down)

*DJ Mister Nash (Duck Down)

*Guilty Simpson (Stones Throw)

*Percee P (Stones… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 5, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Del the Funky Homosapien Hit the Road

Del the Funky Homosapien Announces Tour Dates

Includes SXSW Showcases with Spoon, Dizzee Rascal, El-P, and Devin the Dude

Del The Funky Homosapien – Eleventh Hour (Definitive Jux)

Release Date: 03/11/08

Just days after releasing his brand new video for "Workin' It," the first single off of his soon to be released album Eleventh Hour, Del the Funky Homosapien has announced a string of tour dates, including two performances at this year's South by Southwest music… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 5, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Pete Rock Listening Party in Bmore

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 2, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

MYSTIK THE WINNER OF THE DAME GREASE FREE MY SPACE BEAT CONTEST CLAIMS HER PRIZE!

MYSTIK THE WINNER OF THE DAME GREASE FREE MY SPACE BEAT CONTEST CLAIMS HER PRIZE!

The FREE GREASE BEAT on MY SPACE was created to develop a platform for aspiring artists to manifest their talents

The FREE GREASE BEAT on MY SPACE was created to develop a platform for aspiring artists to manifest their talents. At the same time, these up and coming entertainers were given the rare opportunity of working with the industry's most prolific producer Dame Grease. April 2006,… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 1, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Duckdown Signs KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution

Duck Down Records Officially Signs KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution

Duck Down Records is continuing its expansion and doing so by adding two of the most highly respected talents in Hip-Hop to its roster of artists: THE TEACHA himself, KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution.

KRS ONE AND BUCKSHOT Team Up For New Album:

KRS ONE is a significant figure in the Hip-Hop community and is often credited by critics and other… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 28, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Lady Saw Addresses Infertility w/ New Single

THE “FIRST LADY OF DANCEHALL,” LADY SAW, ADDRESSES INFERTILITY ON HER LATEST SINGLE “NO LESS THAN A WOMAN,” CONTINUING TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER FEMALES WORLDWIDE

“Listen to my song,” proclaims Lady Saw on new single “No Less Than A Woman.” Still controversial and empowering as ever, the Grammy-award winning artist, Lady Saw, is back to take a stand and address the misconceptions and stigmas attached to infertile women in this heart-felt… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 20, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Hero Drop Full Length LP on 2/26

HERO: "A legendary figure endowed with great strength or ability; who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown an admirable quality such as great courage or strength of character; the central figures of a movement."

The “movement” in this case is to push the boundaries of the music we know and love.

HERO gives us two such legendary figures. Introducing artist/producer extraordinaire Darp Malone and the incredible word-smith E-Dot (who has previously worked with Mr.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 10, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

11TH ANNUAL MIXTAPE AWARDS NOMINEES 1. Best Blends Mixtape DJ This Justo goes to the DJ who mixes the best combination of music DIRTY HARRY SKEE VLAD MISTA RELLO DUB FLOYD 2. Best Canadian Mixtape…

11TH ANNUAL MIXTAPE AWARDS NOMINEES

1. Best Blends Mixtape DJ

This Justo goes to the DJ who mixes the best combination of music

DIRTY HARRY

SKEE

VLAD

MISTA RELLO

DUB FLOYD

2. Best Canadian Mixtape DJ

This Justo goes to the best Mixtape DJ in Canada

A-TRAK

FLATLINE

RATED R

WOOGIE

BABY YU

SCARFACE

3. Best Club Mixtape DJ: “The Mister Cee Award”

In Honor of MR CEE this Justo goes to the DJ… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 1, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Haitian Fresh Reps Red Monkey

Haitian Fresh is the new face of HIP-HOP and RMC Martin Ksohoh Red Monkey Europe proudly presents to you "HAITIAN FRESH" newest added member to the family of RMC Martin Ksohoh Red Monkey Europe genuine, authentic and original RMC brand.

RMC Martin Ksohoh, Red Monkey Europe is the only genuine, authentic and original brand from Hong Kong, founded in 2002. Directed by Martin Lee Yat Ming, the product design is based on the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 15, 2008 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Next to Blow?? IPTV Presents Analyst

“Its like 75% percent of the game these days is fake, people lie about their lives just to fit in or advance their careers...I’m all authentic, an that’s why people feel me, you cant fool the public” says Analyst, a young Central Valley based rapper. Analyst was born on the 24th of January, 1988, in Los Angeles, California. With the war in the Middle East escalating, his family came to the US seeking a better way of life free from bloodshed and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 15, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Whodini Celebrates 25 Years

The legendary group WHODINI prepares the stage to celebrate 25 years of “Funky Beats” and their tremendous contributions to HIP HOP music.

- When you think of old school hip-hop you immediately think of music that made you move to synthesized beats with a contagious hook. In 1982 WHODINI, pronounced like the famed magician Harry Houdini, stepped on the scene with their first single, Magic’s Wand, an intro song dedicated to Mr. Magic… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on January 1, 2008 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Next to Blow?? IPTV Presents Eddie Barnz

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA in the Hill District (Chauncy Drive) he always wanted to be a MC. Dreaming of one day to land a record deal; or label deal. Barnz put out a mix tape hosted by E. Epps the heavy weight champion in 2002 with artist Young Roe aka Franchise, June thug, Young ranks, and Pige Craven.Next year Eddie Barnz was on the 1st Scorching Hot album. Soon after that he thought he was finally a step closer to his dreams, when he… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 27, 2007 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Belly Brings Gold Back to Canada

BELLY BECOMES THE FIRST CANADIAN INDIE HIP HOP ARTIST TO PUSH GOLD THIS CENTURY

- Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly has now become the first independent Canadian hip hop artist to go Gold this century with his double album debut, The Revolution. Belly now joins the ranks of other Gold-selling hip hop artists this year, including T.I. and K-OS. This outstanding accomplishment comes hot on the heels of his new video…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 20, 2007 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Rawkus Network Launches Rawkus 50

Rawkus, the brand synonymous with groundbreaking hip-hop returns to their roots in artist development.

The Rawkus Network (http://www.rawkus.com), home to blog favorites and taste-makers such as RealtalkNY.net, SmokingSection.net, TheRapUp.net, and Fatlacemagazine.com, announces the Nov. 27th all digital launch of The Rawkus 50, a who’s who of the hottest underground artists in Hip Hop today.

Chosen from hundreds of submissions, all Rawkus 50 artists’ profiles can… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 15, 2007 at 8:00pm — No Comments